How to Drink Better: A reserva from Spain must adhere to strict rules, but other countries follow different systems

John Wilson: It can be difficult to find decent lighter reds but these four stand out

Wines for the Weekend: This brand aims to offer cleaner, naturally crafted wines

John Wilson: Pinot noir is known for being tricky to grow but it’s now thriving in several different parts of the world

How to Drink Better: You need crowd-pleasers and plenty of them, while keeping an eye on alcohol content

Wines for the Weekend: The red here is lighter in alcohol than many others produced in the Jumilla region

How to Drink Better: Try out decanting for yourself at home with a humble jug and see if you think it helps the wine

Languedoc is the largest wine-producing region in the world and has an offering to suit every price point

Wines for the Weekend: Grillo is one of the most widely planted indigenous white grape varieties in Sicily

How to Drink Better: Spritzers make for the perfect summer drink and they can help to limit alcohol intake

It’s time for the Beaujolais of Italy to shine in its own right

Wines for the Weekend: Both of these wines come from local Abruzzo grape varieties

How to Drink Better: It helps to understand what leads to the colour of the wine in your glass

Provence rosé has somehow bucked the trend of falling wine consumption in recent decades

Wines for the Weekend: Sicily is one of the largest wine-producing regions in Italy